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Julian Budden's "The Operas of Verdi" is a three-volume, in-depth study of Verdi's operatic output, tracing his development from his early works to his final opera, Falstaff, and including extensive musical illustrations and analysis. Here's a more detailed overview: Scope: The book covers Verdi's entire operatic career, from his early works like Oberto to his final masterpiece, Falstaff. Approach: Budden's analysis is thorough, examining the history, plots, and music of each opera, with a focus on Verdi's stylistic development and the context of his works. Content: Volume 1: Focuses on Verdi's early operas, from Oberto to Rigoletto, highlighting the development of his musical style. Volume 2: Explores the operas written during the post-Rossini period, including Il Trovatore, La Traviata, and La Forza del Destino, examining Verdi's engagement with the Parisian grand opera tradition. Volume 3: Covers the period of cosmopolitan influences and the rise of "verismo," including Verdi's last and greatest operas, Don Carlos, Aida, Otello, and Falstaff. Significance: Budden's work is considered a seminal study of Verdi's operas, providing valuable insights into the composer's life, music,

Author

Julian Budden. 2, From "Il Trovatore" to "La Forza del Destino"

Publisher

Oxford University Press, USA

Published

1984

Language

EN

ISBN

9780195200683

Subjects

Music, Arts